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Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth

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House and parking area
Side screened porcth, fenced area for dogs and stairs to main living level
Hose and area to wash sand off your feet after a day on the beach
Bay side screened porch leads into the kitchen and wrap around deck
Wrap around deck leads to bay side and marsh side screened porches

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10209.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Milton, DE
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lewes Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth

A quiet, secluded family, friends and dog friendly getaway—w/2,200 sq. ft of living space, plus a large game room, decks and two-screened porches that overlook beautiful views & sunsets of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Our home is at the end of a dead end road, surrounded by trees, nature and only a quick and easy, 5 min walk down a sand, graveled road, from a private beach access. Where just across the natural dunes you can play in the sand and water, then take a long walk on the beach with your family and friends both two and four-legged.

When you pull up to the house, the driveway provides private parking for up to four vehicles. There is a large outside shower with changing space and a fenced yard with a flowered patio to enjoy and keep your four-legged family members contained. There are stairs off the patio leading up to an outside screened porch and second level entrance.

There is also a ground floor entrance that leads into an enclosed garage with a safe space for all your personal items. In this area, we provide some beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys, beach coolers, beach wagon, a beach pull-cart, a stand up, paddle-board and bikes for your use.

Also on this first level is another room with a checker board table and chairs, futon seating, free-weights and an elliptical machine. Next to this room is a large painted, sea-themed mural, game room with a dart board, ping pong table, tic-tac-toe wall board and foosball table.

The second level includes a fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and libation station which opens into a large dining room with enough tables and seating for everyone. Off the kitchen and dining room there is a large family room surrounded by windows overlooking a big back yard and views of Prime Hook National Preserve and amazing sunsets. In the family room are three comfortable sofas, a table with two chairs, TV, board games, books and videos. On the other side of the house is a den with a sofa bed, rocker-recliner, TV and desk. In between there is a full bath, washer and dryer.

Outside on the 2nd level are two screened porches with patio furniture and a day bed, a wrap around deck with corn hole boards, lounge chairs and a gas grill.

On the third level are four nice size bedrooms (one with a king bed, two with queen beds and one with a twin over full bunk bed), a full bath and deck area.

Another great aspect is you are also close to groceries, great restaurants, micro-breweries, nice golf courses, fishing, boardwalks and other entertainment found nearby in Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany and Ocean City, MD. You can even easily take a ferry over to Cape May for the day if you choose to venture out further.

Don’t forget to stop down at the Broadkill store for some ice cream, homemade donuts, pizza and other sandwiches. Or take a couple mile bike ride South on Bayshore road to Plum Beach State Park and back.

Note: Broadkill beach is very dog friendly, anytime of the year. Other beaches in the area only allow dogs on the beach in the off-season. Certified, service dogs are always welcome at our home. Other well-behaved dog(s) accompanied by a responsible owner are welcome too for an additional $40 a day pet fee for up to 2 dogs, plus $10 a day for each additional dog.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)
Well behaved dogs considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Tenant must supply bed linens, bath and beach towels. Please ask about linen rental service if needed at least 30 days prior to rental date.
Well-behaved dog(s) are welcome too for an additional $40 a day pet fee for up to 2 dogs, plus $10 a day for each additional dog.
Paper goods (i.e toilet paper & paper towels) are provided as a courtesy in limited supply. We do not guarantee enough for your whole stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milton

Located in Milton, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Travelling with kids? Consider Midway Speedway and Lightship Overfalls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milton, DE

What's nearby

  • Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prime Hook Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broadkill Beach Beaches - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Lewes Beach - 26 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lewes Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, Quiet, Secluded, Dog Friendly, Beach Home near Lewes and Rehoboth located?

This family-friendly Milton holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Prime Hook Beach. Broadkill Beach Beaches and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

My family enjoyed their stay at this home. The furnishings were comfortable, the home was clean, and the location was private but close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place to Stay

We were here a few years ago and had talked about it since. We decided to go back this year and it didn’t disappoint. The house is the perfect size and in a great location. We already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

The family loves this place, secluded, private. Beautiful home that Patti and Rick own. We love the game room. Secured deck for the dogs to join us. We found this place a few years ago and already have next year booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th time staying - another great vacation

See my prior reviews for more details. This was our 4th time staying at Patti and Rick’s beach house. Everything was great then, and everything was great again this year! Thanks, Patti and Rick!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at this property!!!!

This was our second stay and it was every bit as wonderful as our first. This is a very well-appointed beach property with anything and everything you would need for a great stay. The location is superb as it’s a very short walk to the beach but tucked back for quiet and less windy time outside. The hosts are very attentive and do a fabulous job of welcoming their guests. We highly recommend this property!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet beach vacation

We had a very nice stay. The house and location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay!

This was our family’s second year in a row renting this property. Patti leaves us with such a warm welcome upon arrival. Very thorough, thoughtful, and responsive. We have everything we need when we’re there because of her setup and hospitality. Home is very comfortable and we enjoy all amenities provided. Will be back again next year! 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-equipped house, perfect for all ages and dogs

This was our 3rd stay and every year we are greeted by the same clean, well-maintained home! The fenced in yard and deck is great for keeping our dog contained. The basement game room is great for entertainment on rainy days. The screen porch facing the marsh is our favorite spot. Very clean, well appointed-highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury of Space

The house itself is so pleasant and comfortable it’s even better than the photos. Spacious, with lots of rooms for groups and private nooks for reading, great views and tons of natural light. Game/exercise room, beach supplies and other little things provided by the host were a delightful surprise. Short walk to a beautiful quiet beach; short drive to charming town of Lewes. I’d give it six stars if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome, relaxing place

We have rented this beautiful home three years and booked again for next year, well maintained. The owners are always there for any questions/responses. We have stayed 6 homes and this is our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

The home was beautiful and well equipped for our fur babies! The owners were super responsive. And the home was appointed with details to make the stay enjoyable. We appreciated the quiet of Broadkill Beach and the fact that the beach wasn’t over crowded. ☺️ Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic!!

The house was even nicer than we expected. Excellent space, and the hosts had thought of everything. It was large, well-organized, and comfortable. Exactly what a beach rental should be. We had a fun, beachy, and memorable week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great year at Broadkill Beach

3rd time staying here. See my past reviews for more details. More great times had by all! Thanks again to Rick and Patti for being great hosts! The house gets better each year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Andover, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at a stellar property

This rental is fantastic!!!! It was very clean and the owners have paid so much attention to all of the special details that make a stay away from home super convenient and comfortable. The house also has a great layout for relaxing (TWO screened-in seating areas and ample room inside to relax too) and it is the perfect distance from the beach (we like to be close enough for a short walk but not on the beach due to the wind there is sometimes). We had a really great stay at this property and we highly recommend it!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation Week

Had a great stay at A Shore Thing! House was really nice and well stocked. Homeowner was wonderful! Very responsive and informative. We did have some bad weather midweek with rain and wind. We just relaxed then and enjoyed the lovely house. The beach is just short walk and peaceful. Great for our dogs. It could be buggy on our walks to the beach but once we got there it was fine. We loved the screened in porch overlooking the preserve. Spent a lot of time out there even in the rain! Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

This is our 2nd year at this house and another great stay!! The house is clean, well stocked and has lots of space for hanging out as a family, but also spreading out as needed! Patti is very easy to communicate with and very quick to reply. If you’ve never stayed in Broadkill before be aware that it can get quite buggy at times, which is why we really enjoy having access to 2 screen porches. The beach wagon made the short walk to the beach a breeze and not having to bring our own chairs, etc saves lots of car space. We brought our dog along and the fenced in yard was perfect for letting her explore while also keeping her contained. We will continue to stay at this property again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip to Broadkill Beach

10 of our family members, ranging in age from 3 to 82, stayed comfortably at Patti and Rick's home for one week. The hosts are very friendly and responsive. The house is beautiful, clean, and well-stocked for a large group. The ceiling fans and air conditioning keep the house cool in humid weather and the screened porches allow you to enjoy the outdoors away from the biting flies and mosquitoes coming from the marsh near the house. The bugs can be an issue at ground level, but bug spray usually does the trick. Broadkill Beach is a 5 minute walk straight down the road from the house and makes for a fun day on the sand. The Delaware Bay water is shallow and warm with gentle waves perfect for kids. The location us also a short drive from Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach, which make for excellent day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing beach vacation with the family

The house was great! The owner’s attention to detail was very much appreciated, as all of a typical vacationer’s needs were accounted for in one way or the other. Lots of supplies for hitting the beach and then relaxing at the house afterwards. My family’s stay was mid-August, and it was not an ideal time to be outside anywhere prone to flies and mosquitoes. But the beach was just a short walk away and seemed to be less prone to the swarms of bugs we encountered elsewhere. The screened-in porches at the house were excellent, especially the one on the back of the house facing the nature preserve! But even the outside decks, since up higher off the lawn, were mostly free of flies and mosquitoes, and were great for playing bean bags, grilling and viewing the ospreys and other birds in the nature preserve. Honestly, the bugs were the only downside. Everything else was great and we could easily work around the bugs. The house felt bigger in person than I expected from the photos. There was a lot of space for 6 adults and 3 kids. We ate breakfast on the porch and had plenty of space for making and eating dinners at home. And we had intense games of ping pong and foosball in the downstairs game room. The beach at Broadkill Beach is like your own private beach. It was out first time to the area, so perhaps it only felt that way due to COVID, but there were very few people on the beach even on the very nice weather days. And the vibe of the neighborhood and beach is low key, with a pack it in, pack it out mentality- ie be responsible, keep it civil and clean and everyone will get to enjoy the beach in their own way (4x4s, surf fishing, bonfires, dogs, etc). The beach store (short drive or bike ride away from the house) had good pizza, donuts and subs. Close enough to other options in Milton, Lewes or Rehoboth, but this house and the Broadkill area was perfect for a quiet beach getaway without worrying about leaving the beach or house often (and avoiding the inevitable traffic and crowds associated with other DE beach areas). Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place. This is like a home away from home vacation

We have stayed here for a couple of years and reserved our third year vacation here. Love this place great for the grandchildren, dogs. And the own is the best, hands down communication with Patti is fast. Neighbors are always friendly. Easy walk to a great beach.. just love the sun whole homes layout.❤️ 🐕🏖
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Nice space for the family and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great week at Broadkill Beach

Second year my family stayed at the Broadkill Beach house and it was great once again. Patti and Rick do a wonderful job of providing a clean and comfortable house that is very well stocked, labeled and ready for your stay. Communication with the owners, although not needed for anything other than arriving and leaving, was fast and easy. I highly recommend this house and this area for a relaxing and low key beach vacation for families with dogs. One note for those who aren't familiar with this type of beach area: due to the close proximity to the wetlands (Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge), there will be flies! Big ones, and they bite - not just at the house, but on the beach, too, and especially when the wind is blowing from the wetland towards the beach. This has nothing to do with how great this beach house is, but I do think it's important to understand before you rent any beach house in this area (to properly set expectations).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay in this terrific house again. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts were very helpful and responsive and even left a thoughtful welcome bag.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We have stayed in a variety of properties in Broadkill and this one checked off everything we were looking for. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could need. There was a ton of beach gear. The marsh side (and even the beach one day) can get quite buggy, so the screened porches were some of our favorite spots to hang out! Patti was great to work with-quick to respond to our questions and very welcoming. We loved the house so much that mid-week we already booked again for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Kensington, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, light-filled nature getaway

We stayed here for a week during a heat wave, so appreciated the inside of this house even more than usual. So many different spaces to hang out and beautiful views of the nature preserve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

Home was exactly as advertised regarding number of rooms, beds, etc. Hosts provided more than expected regarding beach conveniences. More chairs, umbrellas, beach toys and coolers. Bikes were fun. Everything one could need for a comfortable stay was available. Well appointed kitchen, lots of extra bed pillows, lots of room to spread out. Outside shower a huge plus coming from the beach. Beach and Broadkill Store short easy walks from the house. We had a great stay. I’d highly recommend A Shore Thing as a comfortable summer get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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